Rochelle Community Hospital Hiring For RN Emergency Department First Shift Part Time at Rochelle, IL  Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Emergency Department nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse accountable for the coordination and delivery of quality, age-appropriate patient care, utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.   He/She shall perform nursing functions in accordance with the policies, procedures, and objectives of the RCH Nursing Service.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assesses physical, psychological, social, spiritual and educational needs of the patient and family, incorporating age-specific factors. 

2. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, and diseases, how these are affected by age, and uses available resources in the assessment process.

3. Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, and updates documentation continuously throughout the Emergency Department visit.

4. Maintains and respects all patient rights, and cares for the patient in a dignified and compassionate manner.

5. Maintains and respects all patient-related written and verbal information (confidentiality).

6. Summarizes assessment and treatment data, which is documented on the Emergency Department Medical Record, and communicates to other patient care providers.

7. Utilizes all available resources in planning care, and consults with other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.

8. Adjusts patients’ care as needed, based on ongoing assessments.

9. Assists in development of discharge planning, with attention to age-related needs, utilizing all available resources.

10. Implements age-appropriate care based on physician orders, in accordance with established Policies and Procedures.  Intervenes with appropriate techniques, procedures, and safety precautions.

11. Self-directs personal learning needs on an ongoing basis.  Seeks learning opportunities to meet the identified needs through formal and informal means and keeps educational records current.

12. Is responsible and accountable to the Manager of Emergency Services for maintaining current BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NRP certification as required.

13. Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Nursing Service.

14. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation, and teaching of staff.

15. Strives for quality in patient care and, as necessary, challenges and/or corrects errors of peers to ensure patient safety and well-being.

16. Accountable for own conduct, and promotes good working relationships among staff and between other disciplines and departments.

17. Participates in and supports research programs, activities, and performance improvement activities.  Also, participates in nursing committees and other activities, which promote the growth and development of nursing and/or patient care. 

18. Attends 20 hours of continuing education bi-annually.

19. Assists with maintenance of equipment assigned to patient care and reports problems and orders service as needed.

20. Maintains mandatory educational requirements based on JCAHO, IDPH, and OSHA standards.

21. Takes responsibility for being informed via attendance at unit meetings, reading emails and other notices, reviewing meeting minutes, etc.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

1. Must be a graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing and have a current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.  

Experience          

1. Must be currently BLS certified with ACLS, PALS, TNCC and NRP certification within 6-12 months of hire date.
2. One year of professional experience in a medical setting is preferred.
3. Experience in Emergency or Critical Care is desirable. 
4. Certification as a Trauma Nurse Specialist is desirable. 
5. ENPC certification is desirable.
6. Must show competency of those skills designated by the Manager of Emergency Services by written exam and/or demonstration.   
7. Must be in good physical and mental health, and able to work under pressure. 
8. Must have good teaching and communication skills.
9. The ability to operate designated medical and computer equipment must be attained. 
10. Must be willing to cross-train to at least one other nursing unit, if applicable.

Work Environment/Physical Demands 

1. Requires sitting, standing, and walking a majority of the workday.
2. Requires quick movement, agility and fast response time.
3. Requires direct patient contact with potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
4. Frequent lifting and/or handling of light weight items is likely.
5. Occasionally lifts up to 100 pounds with assistance. 
6. Frequent repositioning of patients is expected.
7. Ability to perform CPR is occasionally required—a strenuous activity.
8. Exposure to communicable diseases is possible, and wearing PPE may be required.   

 
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.